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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>For Immediate Release:</span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Department of Conservation and Recreation</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Waquoit</span></font></b><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> </span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Bay</span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> National Estuarine Research Reserve</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Citizens Scientists- </span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A series of programs designed to introduce you to the
management issues, environmental factors and wildlife species that are the
focus of monitoring and research efforts at the Reserve. We’ll
provide information and hands-on demonstrations of the methods and equipment
used to gather meaningful data from various locations in the field. After
this, you may even be inspired to volunteer to be part of our Citizens
Scientists Team! Program geared towards adults and children 12 and over.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Tuesday August 14<sup>th </sup>(</span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>9:00-11:00AM</span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>) Salt Marsh
Restoration at </span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>South</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Cape</span></font></b><b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'> </span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Beach</span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>Meet at Bayberry Parking Lot, on the
right, just passed the </span></font></i><i><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>South</span></font></i><i><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'> </span></font></i><i><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>Cape</span></font></i><i><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'> </span></font></i><i><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>Beach</span></font></i><i><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'> </span></font></i><i><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>State Park</span></font></i><i><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>, Mashpee.</span></font></i></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Up and down the East coast
individuals and organizations are recognizing the vital role that salt marshes
play and are taking steps to restore these systems to their previous healthy
conditions. Waquoit Bay Reserve Research Intern, Andrew Tweel, will share his
knowledge and love of salt marshes as he details his work to restore the marsh
behind the </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>South Cape</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> barrier beach. He will describe the
importance of salt marshes and how they function and explain why the restoration
work is needed. You will learn about the Reserves monitoring efforts to
document species as you are introduced to the plants and animals living in the
marsh. Comparisons of wildlife before and after the restoration work may be
used to help determine the success of the project. Andrew will explain the
methods that will be used and possible outcomes for the future. </span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Tuesday August 21<sup>st</sup> (</span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>9:00-11:00AM</span></font></b><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>) Stewardship of
Public Lands: Abigail Brook </span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>Meet at the parking area for Jehu Pond
Trail, on the right off of </span></font></i><i><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>Great Neck Road South</span></font></i><i><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'> in Mashpee. </span></font></i></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Park Interpreter Laura Howard and dedicated Stewardship
Volunteer, Bill Geise,. Together you will explore woodland, marsh and abandoned
cranberry bog habitats while learning about the unique cultural and natural history
of this property. Discover what stewardship is all about as Bill describes his
activities and observations from the past few years, including wildlife
sightings and evidence of some un-welcomed human activity. Discover native
plants and animals as well as the ways in which different groups partner
together to protect valuable open space for all to enjoy.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Call 508-457-0495 ext. 100 for questions or directions to
meeting spots.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Nancy Church</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Volunteer and Interpretive Services
Coordinator</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Waquoit</span></font><font size=2
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>
</span></font><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Bay</span></font><font size=2
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>
National Estuarine Research Reserve</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>PO Box</span></font><font size=2
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>
3092</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>149 Waquoit Highway</span></font><font
size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>
(RT.28)</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Waquoit</span></font><font size=2
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>,
</span></font><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>MA</span></font><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> </span></font><font
size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>02536</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Phone 508-457-0495 ext.108</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Fax 617-727-5537</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><a href="http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org">www.waquoitbayreserve.org</a></span></font></p>
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